Fashion Buyer Assistant — Data-Driven & Growth‑Oriented

SupportFinity™; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Sabbatical

Employee discounts

Health insurance

401k match

Company events

Fridays remote option

Job summary

Rent The Runway is seeking an Assistant Buyer in New York to support the Buying Department's strategic initiatives and gain in-depth insights into the fashion industry’s inner workings. You will engage with a collaborative team and build relationships with hundreds of Designer Partners.

The role offers growth in a fast-paced environment, with a data-driven approach to purchasing, inventory management, and trend analysis, contributing across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, Business or a related field preferred, but not required.
• At least one year in a related industry role or relevant internships.
• You take ownership and initiative and can excel in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
• Exceptional ability to analyze sales data and trends.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, Google Suite and adaptable to learning new systems.
• Strong written and verbal communicator with a professional and solutions oriented mindset.
• Collaborative, enthusiastic and research minded; ability to use feedback from others in a constructive way.
• Results and deadline-oriented with a strong sense of follow through.
• A strong sense of style and current knowledge of fashion trends and designers are highly desirable.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively on team projects.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and attend market appointments with strategic assortment plans.
• Actively participate in seasonal buys using insights from customer behavior and trends.
• Oversee creation, updating and maintenance of purchase orders.
• Monitor & project inventory orders to guarantee on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with accounts payable to rectify discrepancies in pricing and terms.
• Execute weekly reports, analyze category and vendor performance.
• Support Buyer in cross-functional initiatives to maximize performance.
• Partner with Merchandising and Operations to ensure new merchandise meets durability standards.
• Monitor fashion and industry trends and share findings with the team.

Skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organization

Fashion trend awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising/Marketing/Business

Tools

Google Suite

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Rent The Runway is seeking an Assistant Buyer in New York to support the Buying Department's strategic initiatives and gain in-depth insights into the fashion industry’s inner workings. You will engage with a collaborative team and build relationships with hundreds of Designer Partners.

The role offers growth in a fast-paced environment, with a data-driven approach to purchasing, inventory management, and trend analysis, contributing across departments.